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CherryTime

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Hey!

I just decided I need to either buy or make a handheld camera stabilizator!

I was thinking about the Flow Pod, because you can put it down when you're not using it, hence saving my poor skinny arms some trouble.

I know a friend that got a Flycam 5000 for 230 dollars~~ which is really cheap for being Sweden. (he ordered through india, and didnt need to pay toll fees etc)

So that would be really sweet, but I assume it isnt as good as the flow pod?

I guess I just wanted some input, so if anyone has tried either

Flow pod, Flycam 5000 or Glidecam 4000, hand helds, please share yours thoughts with me here!

Thanks
 
What camera & accessories do you want to fly? What sorts of sooting will you be dooing? What's your budget?

- Mikko
 
That could have been smart to state, ohyeah!

budget: as much as possible for as little as possible (low budget) lets say I have 400usd.
xh-a1+citidisk with/without 35mm adapter, ~~10 pounds

usage is really various, but music-video style, following people up and down stairs and other terrain where steadycam is very good to use.

Im not looking for perfection, Im just overlooking possibilities here!:)

thanks!
 
CherryTime said:
That could have been smart to state, ohyeah!

budget: as much as possible for as little as possible (low budget) lets say I have 400usd.
xh-a1+citidisk with/without 35mm adapter, ~~10 pounds

usage is really various, but music-video style, following people up and down stairs and other terrain where steadycam is very good to use.

Im not looking for perfection, Im just overlooking possibilities here!:)

thanks!
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That's a lot to carry on a hand-held stabilizer. You'll have to have to have forearm strength of superhuman stamina to run with that rig, fully loaded, for a day of shooting. The forearm braces that are available help, but not as much as the vests. Just something to consider as you budget for this purchase.
 
I guess I already knew it, but I had to be reminded, so thanks :)

It looks like if im gonna take some alternative methods, the "two by four" does do the trick for this project, but ill continue diggin' as it might be good to have knowledge of what to get later on.

C2V said:
That's a lot to carry on a hand-held stabilizer. You'll have to have to have forearm strength of superhuman stamina to run with that rig, fully loaded, for a day of shooting. The forearm braces that are available help, but not as much as the vests. Just something to consider as you budget for this purchase.
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This happens all the time, and the prognosis is always the same. You get what you pay for. You just cannot emulate the steadi shots you can get with a proper steadicam rig with afew hundred dollars worth of cruedly thrown together bearings and bolts.

I was speaking to someone only afew hours ago who said (and I quote)

The technology, mechanics, machining, components etc etc required to make an effective stabilizing device are not cheap, and as such, any stabilising system that is worth having appears to cost a lot, but you will be glad you spent the extra money.

If you are serious about getting a stabliser get one that will be effective as a stabliser and will last you a long time.
 
hoarp001 said:
The technology, mechanics, machining, components etc etc required to make an effective stabilizing device are not cheap, and as such, any stabilising system that is worth having appears to cost a lot, but you will be glad you spent the extra money.
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Not trying to start an argument, but Steadycam have the name trusted by professionals the world over. Brands cost money. I use a Glidecam 2000 Pro with a naked HVX (occasionally adding a century .6 wide angle) and love it. It's heavy, sure, your arm gets a workout, but does it get the job done well? Sure it does.

I wouldn't be too scared about going with a less expensive brand, if you need results and you need them cheap, then I'm sure you'll do fine without a branded "Steadycam" rig. In my experience, the less expensive brands still do a very good job.
 
lipslide said:
Not trying to start an argument, but Steadycam have the name trusted by professionals the world over. Brands cost money. I use a Glidecam 2000 Pro with a naked HVX (occasionally adding a century .6 wide angle) and love it. It's heavy, sure, your arm gets a workout, but does it get the job done well? Sure it does.

I wouldn't be too scared about going with a less expensive brand, if you need results and you need them cheap, then I'm sure you'll do fine without a branded "Steadycam" rig. In my experience, the less expensive brands still do a very good job.
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Steadicam. With an i.

- Mikko
 
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